novelraw Chapter 70 : I Am the Principle Itself, the Principle of Truth
Chapter 70 : I Am the Principle Itself, the Principle of Truth
Chapter 70: I Am the Principle Itself, the Principle of Truth
"How could this be, how could this be!"
The Evil Demon’s face was filled with disbelief.
At this moment, it simply could not describe the scene before its eyes.
Logically speaking, the deepest part of every cultivator’s heart was different.
It should resemble a star — the stronger the person, the greater that inner star, perhaps dazzling like a radiant sun.
Yet now, what appeared before the Evil Demon’s true form was a sky full of stars, an endless, boundless cosmos.
The Evil Demon found it impossible to imagine how steadfast, how vast Li Tianwei’s inner world was — as though it could contain everything.
No matter how it tried, it simply could not fathom that a person’s spirit could reach such a level.
"No, this isn’t over yet. This is merely a cultivator’s inner world. I am a Heart Demon — this is my domain! He shouldn’t be able to wield such power here."
The Evil Demon quickly suppressed its inner shock, comforting itself.
Yet, just as it was thinking that, the sea of stars before its eyes suddenly rippled.
Starlight flooded the vast galaxy, waves of brilliance spreading through the entire spiritual world.
And within that brilliance, a figure slowly emerged — hands clasped behind his back, walking out of the shimmering star river.
It was Li Tianwei — a smaller manifestation of Li Tianwei.
Seeing this, the Evil Demon was startled once more.
"Who are you exactly? How did you do this? This should be our Heart Demon’s domain! How can you manifest within your own mind?"
The Evil Demon couldn’t help but ask directly.
In its understanding, this inner world of the mind had always been the Heart Demon’s home turf.
Though cultivators practiced both mind and body together, very few could ever truly manifest within their own heart.
Those who could were beings who had lived for thousands of years.
Yet now, Li Tianwei emerged with such calm and ease, walking as though from the depths of his soul itself.
How could the Evil Demon not be shocked?
Li Tianwei, however, seemed as though he hadn’t heard its question at all.
He merely looked at it as if it were an idiot.
As if to say — what’s the problem?
This is only natural.
"Hmph. Outside, I may not have the leisure to argue with you. But within the depths of my heart—I am the principle itself, the principle of truth."
Li Tianwei let out a cold snort.
He had initially thought this Evil Demon possessed some great trick, but it turned out to have barged into his inner world, attempting to seize control.
Did it not even see who it was dealing with? Outside, perhaps one had to tread carefully — but within the realm of his own heart, Li Tianwei had never once doubted himself.
He was steadfast, self-assured, and convinced that none could surpass him.
"So this is the end? That’s all you’ve got?"
Li Tianwei waved his hand toward the Evil Demon, his voice dripping with ridicule.
In the next instant, the starry river surged, and the vast power of his mind erupted, sweeping everything before it clean.
As for the so-called power of the mind, Li Tianwei wasn’t quite sure what it was.
He merely sensed the Evil Demon’s existence — and upon entering this place, he simply knew how to act.
Since the Evil Demon could enter the depths of his heart, wasn’t it only natural that he could do the same? What was so strange about that?
Truly, these Evil Demons were just that — pathetic.
The Evil Demon had never imagined that Li Tianwei could be this terrifying.
Not only did he manifest a form within his heart, he even seemed to master it instinctively, perfectly in control — far smoother than the Evil Demon could ever hope to be.
"No—!"
Li Tianwei’s decisiveness and methods were far too swift.
Just as he said, there was no need to speak of reason — right and wrong stood plain before them, clearer than ever.
The Evil Demon’s true form didn’t even have the chance to resist before it was utterly suppressed by Li Tianwei.
As the Evil Demon dissipated, Li Tianwei slowly opened his eyes, as if nothing had happened at all.
At that moment, the System was utterly dumbfounded — though it had no facial expression, being merely a cluster of data, one could still imagine its shock.
The System had thought this would be its time to shine — to show off its standard configuration before Li Tianwei, to treat the Evil Demon like a virus and eliminate it in one go.
Unexpectedly, Li Tianwei didn’t need its help at all, nor was he affected in the slightest by the Evil Demon’s intrusion.
Just as he firmly believed himself to be the protagonist, the bearer of a Heavenly Root — his heart and will had reached a state beyond words.
Upon reflection, the System found it wasn’t all that surprising.
Li Tianwei was a true monster — he had used the Resentment of Heaven and Earth and countless stray thoughts to cleanse himself, yet still maintained his reason and clarity.
Now, the chance to show off was gone once again.
【It’s not that I’m useless... it’s that this guy is just too monstrous. I simply have no chance to shine.】
The System couldn’t help but sigh.
If this were uploaded somewhere, the System wondered — could it even qualify for a promotion?
It was simply too hard.
Having such an overpowered host wasn’t necessarily a blessing — it was always the one being overshadowed.
At least it hadn’t bragged too early; otherwise, it would’ve lost even more face before Li Tianwei.
Then again, it suddenly realized — perhaps I never had any face to begin with.
After settling the Evil Demon, Li Tianwei once again waved the banner in his hand, sweeping through Panshan City to exterminate the remaining demonic cultivators and fiends.
Before long, under Li Tianwei’s absolute might, not a single one escaped.
Even those hiding in their homes or buried underground were all dragged out.
None could evade Li Tianwei’s sight.
Every Evil Soul and malicious ghost was completely purged.
When the city was finally cleared, Li Tianwei’s banner held tens of thousands of souls — most were at the Qi Refinement stage, yet each carried countless sins upon their backs.
"It seems they’re all here. Tens of thousands of Evil Souls — I’ll refine you well, and may you atone for your sins in time."
Li Tianwei’s words echoed within the banner.
Those simple words sent waves of wailing through the countless remnant souls.
At the same time, Li Tianwei began channeling spiritual power to refine the treasure.
After all, he would continue to serve the righteous path — there were still many sinful demonic cultivators to capture and purify.
"Ah, why can’t the cultivators of this world possess hearts as pure and clear as mine — acting only for the sake of justice?"
Li Tianwei sighed softly, feeling no remorse at all for having slaughtered every demonic cultivator in Panshan City.
After dealing with that, he did not forget the ordinary people still within the city.
Since all the cultivators were dead, how could the common folk remain safe?
Li Tianwei did not believe that once he left, if new demonic cultivators arrived to find the city’s cultivators slain but its mortals still alive — they would spare them.
"Human hearts are truly sinister! Why can’t everyone be like me?"
Li Tianwei lightly tapped the ground with his Soul Banner.
Black mist spread out behind him as countless Evil Souls and fierce ghosts manifested their ghastly forms.
"Take them back to the Sacred Land of Lingxu for resettlement."
He had not forgotten that behind him stood a great and powerful force — a righteous sacred land whose territory far exceeded that of the Blood Fiend Sect.
After all, even his home in White Profound City was well protected by cultivators of the Sacred Land of Lingxu.
Li Tianwei was not one to waste time.
Having thought of it, he acted at once — heading straight toward the area where the ordinary people of Panshan City had gathered.